Holes behind Fender badges.. WHY?

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Jan 27, 2017 | 02:56 PM

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C7Jake

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Originally Posted by bubbabud

Does any one need a fender badge to tell them it's a Ford?

Raptor = NO fender badging or box stickers

Jan 27, 2017 | 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by C7Jake

Raptor = NO fender badging or box stickers

Off topic but from the side, the new Raptor looks like a damn Tacoma.

Jan 27, 2017 | 03:58 PM

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I replaced the OEM chrome ones with these from Amazon.

Jan 27, 2017 | 04:41 PM

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I replaced the OEM chrome ones with these from Amazon.

I am currently rocking the fenders with the holes until I get the time to install these.

Jan 27, 2017 | 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by McClintoc

Off topic but from the side, the new Raptor looks like a damn Tacoma.

Not really....

Jan 27, 2017 | 05:20 PM

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Yes, really. Extended cab, super short bed, extra flare on the fenders. I didn't say current Tacoma.

Jan 27, 2017 | 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott91370

I have a feeling it's not just for alignment. I think they want badges left on the vehicles and these, along with the grille/tailgate, give the most exposure.

I would say it's for alignment consistency at the factory that's just a guess. But I promise Ford doesn't care how much exposure the F-150 badge gets. It's the blue oval that means everything. Recognized around the world in all languages. Also a well designed vehicle needs no badges to recognize it(Cadillac and BMW for example). The F series drop down front windows, large green house and low belt line have have been there for several generations. Save for the dropped windows the other two have been a design trait of the F series since the 1990's aero trucks.

Last edited by RL1990; Jan 27, 2017 at 08:01 PM.